Weyerbacher Brewing Co. in Easton got a little help in the beer-making process Tuesday from a state senator representing part of Bucks County.

Sen. Chuck McIlhinney, a Republican representing the state’s 10th District, participated in the latest Brewer For A Day event, an initiative of the state’s official beer guild, the Brewers of Pennsylvania, designed to give state legislators a hands-on perspective on the brewing process and further educate them on the economic impact of craft brewers. This was the 10th Brewer For A Day event put on by the Brewers of Pennsylvania, but it was the first one held at a Lehigh Valley brewery.

In addition to touring the brewery, McIlhinney weighed hops, analyzed malts and learned the ins and outs of Weyerbacher’s brewing system.

The event also gave Weyerbacher the ear of McIlhinney, chairman of the Senate Law and Justice Committee, which is responsible for reviewing legislation, regulations and policies pertaining to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and the Pennsylvania State Police.

“Being a part of the brewing process not only offers a unique perspective on what makes Weyerbacher special, but also offers a reminder of the challenges they face,” McIlhinney said in a news release.

Added Chris Lampe, Weyerbacher’s co-owner and production manager and president of the Brewers of Pennsylvania: “The senator saw firsthand what it takes to produce fine craft beer, and was interested and engaged in learning about some of the challenges all brewers face in running a brewery.”